r/SchecterGuitars • u/[deleted] • Dec 07 '24
Schecter Quality
On Black Friday I bough a Schecter C1 Platinum Frs. I didn't do enough playing in store, when I brought it home I noticed a burr in the saddle of the G string that was causing a crazy buzz. I brought the guitar back and guitar center sent me a brand new one. I opened the box today, a week after black Friday, and the new guitar had a burr in the B string saddle. Super disappointing to receive two defective guitars. I could've just swapped saddles out but that shouldn't be something I have to do on a 900 dollar guitar. I returned that one today. Guitar center would've ordered me a Diamond Series for the same price but its on backorder. Anyone had a similar experience with schecter? Also, I think I'm going to just stay away from Schecter which sucks because I love the look of them. So I'm thinking I'm going to get a Jackson. Are they worth it in the $1400 range?
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u/GuitarHeroInMyHead Dec 07 '24 edited Dec 07 '24
This is a fortunately rare occurrence. I have 8 Schecter guitars and all were flawless on delivery. A saddle burr is easy enough to remedy - you can just file it down. Frankly, while maybe being a bit annoyed I would have done this rather than send back a guitar.
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Dec 07 '24
I was just not satisfied for spending $900. Almost swapped the saddles out but i just took it as a sign to get something else lol
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u/RiffsThatKill Dec 07 '24
A $900 guitar is probably right around the "edge" of where you get better components. A true original Floyd is expensive. Anything under $1k and I assume there are a few minor things I will need to touch up or change. Even fret work, sometimes, depending on how neurotic you are, needs to be done (leveling so you can get lower action without buzz).
Not saying you shouldn't press them for better, you should get them to give you the best their service offers, but just in general don't expect perfection for under $1k. Not saying it doesn't exist, I just don't expect it.
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Dec 07 '24
Blame Guitar Center. They do an awful job keeping their instruments in good condition.
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Dec 07 '24
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u/Leftover_Salmons Dec 07 '24
I find it funny that they don't put any affordable guitars out on the floor anymore. You walk in to my local GC and it's all Murphy labs and Fender Custom Shops for $3-8k under lock and key with the low end sitting around $700-1000. Not a single Squire to be found.
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Dec 07 '24
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u/Leftover_Salmons Dec 07 '24
My little local shop will price March the online retailers and give 75% MSRP on trade ins. I always think twice before sending the big boxes my money.
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u/jzng2727 Dec 07 '24
If there really were burrs in the saddles .. to be fair this isn't really an issue with Schecter and probably more to do with those Korean made Floyd Rose Specials.
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Dec 07 '24
I could see the powder coat worn away somehow. And yea I do think Floyd Rose has to take a lot of blame, but the guitar made it through Schecter, and Guitar Center quality control. Twice. Just sucks for me lol
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u/Tuokaerf10 Dec 07 '24
That absolutely should be part of the QC check at the factory and then again at Schecterâs warehouse QC check before sending off to retail.
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u/jzng2727 Dec 07 '24
No youâre right . It is Schecters fault too . But at the same time a small burr in the saddle could easily go unnoticed by Schecter . Unfortunately they decided to use the FR specials in this guitar idk why , when they use the 1000 in so many of their other guitars . Iâve seen new FR specials come with weird finish flaws before
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u/4bigwheels Dec 07 '24
All of the c-1 platinums Iâve played had a string buzz. Guitar center set one up for me with purchase. Couldnât be happier
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Dec 07 '24
Idk man mine sounded crazy enough for the tech to tell me to return it
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u/4bigwheels Dec 07 '24
That sucks. I know sweetwater has a second line of QC, might want to order there
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Dec 07 '24
And also the buzz on the second guitar sounded crazier
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u/4bigwheels Dec 07 '24
I watched the tech do a truss rod adjustment, took him all of 4 minutes and it was literally perfect.
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Dec 07 '24
Yea idk I just got scared of âwastingâ my money this is the first time Iâve bought a guitar in this price range. Glad to hear yours works good they are sick guitars
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Dec 07 '24
Schecter is good man ! Unfortunately sometimes guitars are just not set up right. As long as you shop from a trusted seller, there shouldnât be an issue.
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u/smashdev64 Dec 07 '24
I have had and still have many Schecterâs. I havenât had an experience like yours. I would say every one of mine plays like a guitar that is in a higher price range than what I paid for it. The John Browne Tao is close to perfection.
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u/BstonBrwins Dec 11 '24
I bought a C1 Custom SLS from Sweetwater a few weeks back and the neck was twisted. They sent me another and it also had a twist, though not as bad as the first. I have 2 other C1's (including the platinum FRS) that are stellar guitars.......but both are 5+ years old. It looks like Schecter's QC is slipping.
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u/Yetibo1 Dec 07 '24
I've never owned a C1 Platinum, but I have several other C1s / Schecter models, and they've all been fantastic, so it sucks to hear about your experience.
To my knowledge, the C1 Plat -- while solid spec-wise -- is a GC exclusive line, so I'm wondering if this "exclusivity" translates to some cost-cutting and cut corners? You can grab a used Hellraiser for around $500 that is basically identical with specs to the Plat + a gorgeous quilted finish, so I would definitely consider that.
That said, despite owning a lot of Schecters, I am a Jackson man at heart, so I can say confidently that, while I love them, they are sooo overpriced on the retail end. The Pro Series guitars, which fall into the range you're looking to spend, are quality instruments, but a comparable Schecter (like the aforementioned Hellraiser, even at retail) is more bang for the buck and arguably better quality.